Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2022

This was particularly pronounced during the wildfire seasons of 2020 and 2021, when 4 of the 5 largest wildfires in California’s history burned. During the large fire years of 2018-2020, Fresno experienced 51 high particle pollution days , up from 34 days for the period of 2017-2019. .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 21, 2025

Here is a striking statement from the report: Short-term spikes in fine particle pollution that last from a few hours to a few days can kill. Premature deaths from breathing these particles can occur on the very day that particle levels are high, or up to a month or two afterwards. is also deadly.

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Vermont Law

APRIL 8, 2022

Along with Carbon dioxide and Methane, particle pollution such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides are examples of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere from flaring. (26) 2020), [link] EPA, GLOBAL METHANE INITIATIVE IMPORTANCE OF METHANE (2021), [link] IMF, Flaring Emissions, Tracking Report 2021 (Nov.

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